Chinese is one of the most common ancestries in Australia. Source: SBS News
“This is certainly very concerning, especially also considering the Chinese legal system is entirely at the whim of the Communist Party,” Han said.
He believes travellers of Chinese descent are more likely to be detained than those of other ethnicities.
“And sometimes they can still insist that even though you hold a foreign passport, you never gave up your Chinese citizenship and you’re still treated as a Chinese citizen in terms of criminal offence.”
‘I could be arrested’
“This is really triggering … it is casting a huge shadow, I believe, over the Chinese diaspora in Australia particularly, but also over the world as well.”
“I believe if I go back to China or go anywhere around China … there is a possibility that I might be kidnapped or arrested and extradited back to China.”
Artist and advocate Badiucao has publicly advocated for Dr. Yang Hengjun and criticised the Chinese government. Source: Supplied / Badiucao
Is it safe for Australian citizens to travel to China?
“Australians may be at risk of arbitrary detention or harsh enforcement of local laws, including broadly defined National Security Laws.”
“And it certainly wise, if you don’t have essential business to do in China, I would suggest not to go.”
SBS News has contacted the Chinese Embassy in Australia for comment.